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Assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities.
In addition, supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers.
Requirements: Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.
Experience: A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
CPR certification is required.
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Facilitates child life advocacy through collaboration with other health care providers.
Serves as a leader in the department.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assesses the patients and families to include development, family stressors, impact of procedures, diagnosis, and health care; identifies complex needs for child life intervention Observes and interprets the child/family's response to health care and illness Implements planned and purposeful play activities /interventions which are supportive of the child's needs during the health care visit Assesses and facilitates, through informal interaction and/or formal structured support groups or classes, topics such as stress & coping, adapting to illness & the health care experience, family dynamics, and other parenting-related topics Documents observations of patient and family and patient response to interventions Plans for, orders, and collects needed materials and equipment to support the therapeutic and educational activities within budgeted guidelines and in consultation with the Manager Maintains an accurate account of patient contacts and other related productivity information Serves as a resource to patients, families, and other healthcare team members regarding services available through child life and the community Evaluates Child Life Programming in collaboration with the Manager Supervises and guides interns, volunteers, and students in their Child Life learning experiences to include lectures, patient assignments, performance evaluation, and references, with direction from the Manager Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field is required.
Master's degree in a related field is preferred Under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist, must have completed a 600-hour child life internship.
Bilingual – English/Spanish is preferred.
Experience Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must maintain Child Life Certification.
BLS certification is preferred.
BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time
Armed Security Officer's duties include being a visible deterrent to criminal activity, providing security for patients, Associates, and visitors, protecting and patrolling hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.
The Armed Security Officer is responsible for responding to all emergency codes, internal/external disaster events as needed and/or requested, conducting preliminary investigations of reported incidents, and performing other security related tasks as directed by a security supervisor/and or Manager.
The Armed Security Officer must have flexibility in hours and be able to rotate between facilities including travel whenever necessary.
CHRISTUS Approved uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Conducts frequent security patrols of the facilities and grounds as assigned.
Identifies and reports trends related to security issues.
Recommends actions.
Takes initial information for an incident report, uses proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, notes only the facts, leaving out personal opinions and submits report in a timely manner (no later than the end of assigned shift).
Responds promptly to all service requests relayed by supervisor, telephone, pass-on, e-mail, radio, cell phone and other correspondence in a courteous and expeditious manner.
Responds to the collection, inventory and return of lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy.
Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of CHRISTUS Health and the laws of the state in which CHRISTUS is doing business.
Controls and enforces facility parking using patrols, violation warning citations, towing, booting and explanation of rules as applicable.
Assists clinical/non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served by the department.
Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in the operation of the Attendant Console, Paging System, security radio/dispatch system, operations of the Digital Video Recorder (NVR) security monitors (CCTV) and the general overhead paging system.
Must be proficient with the use of a PC to generate electronic daily activity security reports, incident reports, emails and other applicable electronic correspondence during the performance of duties.
Promotes a safe environment by reporting safety hazards observed (broken water/sprinkler lines, burned out internal/external lighting, smoke/gas odors, tripping hazards, etc.) during the performance of security rounds.
Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
Demonstrated competence with handgun, hand cuffs, baton, non-crisis intervention certification and two-way radios.
Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.
Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions such as fires, chemical spills, and flooding.
Frequent exposure to heat and cold from external weather conditions.
Long periods of walking, standing, stooping, and lifting.
Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be always mentally alert.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to make immediate decisions regarding laws, policies, and procedures.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or its equivalent required Experience Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred Law enforcement experience preferred Healthcare security experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire BLS required within 60 days of hire Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued Successful completion of all pre-employment and post offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third personal psychologist Will be required to take random drug test screening Valid Driver's license required Candidates must maintain an acceptable driving record to meet CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving.
An unacceptable record includes, but is not limited to: One or more moving violations within a 12-month period.
One or more chargeable accidents within a 12-month period.
Chargeable means the driver is determined to be the primary cause of the accident.
Contributing factors such as weather or mechanical issues will be considered.
Any combination of accidents and/or moving violations.
Violations include any ticket, charge, or other law enforcement proceeding related to these, as well as independent evidence of violations deemed relevant by CHRISTUS Health Security.
For Texas positions: Must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB).
New hires who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must obtain their commission prior to hire.
If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working.
Until the pocket card is received, the licensee must carry proof of ACTIVE status (e.g., screenshot or printed copy from TOPS) while on duty.
For New Mexico positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon.
For Louisiana positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule: 3 Days
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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN
Overnight Shifts
Our local office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide care for a very special client/patient. Here are some of the details of this case, more can be discussed by applying or contacting the local office:
Available Shifts: Friday-Monday (7a-7p)
Location/Setting: SA TX 78259
Age Range: Teenager
Acuity: Feeding tube & Medication Administration (training provided)
We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart:
Award-Winning Culture
- Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
- Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably
Why Join Us?
- Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Available
- Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
- 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
- Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
- Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
- Weekly and/or Daily Pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
- Employee Relief Fund
*Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location
We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.
Qualifications
- Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
- Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
- Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
- TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
- Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
- Must have reliable transportation
Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Position Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
• Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
• Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
• Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs.
• Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.
Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements:
• South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience
• California – One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license
• Louisiana – One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse
• Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
• Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
• Home health experience
Other Skills/Abilities
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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Job Description Medline, a market leader in the advanced wound and skin care market, has an immediate opening in our Skin and Wound Care sales team based out of San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities: Calling on multiple clinical and non-clinical decision makers in Acute Care facilities within assigned territory Making sales presentations to multiple decision-makers Working with Medline sales force to grow targeted accounts Establishing and nurturing client relationships Developing strong relationships with key decision makers Maintaining existing business and presenting new products Acting as Product Specialist, collaborating with several sales reps Interacting with clinicians to communicate product choices, and conduct product evaluations, trials and in-services Providing timely reporting and analysis of business conditions within accounts Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of quota-based sales experience demonstrating a background in cold calling, commission, full-cycle sales experience OR at least 5 years of quota-based sales experience demonstrating a background in cold calling, commissioned, full-cycle sales experience.
2 – 5 years medical sales, advanced wound care sales or successful business-to-business outside sales experience will also be considered.
Comfortable working in a clinical setting Track record of demonstrable sales growth and quota attainment Ability and desire to learn and present multiple product lines Excellent communication and organizational skills Computer proficiency especially in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook Due to the nature of an outside sales representative position, the ability to drive a car, travel in that car 90% of each day, and interact with healthcare providers on site is required.
The anticipated compensation for this position includes a base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 with additional commission ranging between 5-12% net sales growth.
This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
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For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
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Boatswain's Mate
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Responsibilities
The Boatswain's Mate (BM) has a rich history of honored traditions. As a BM, you will supervise the maintenance of your ship inside and out, in addition to a diverse roster of other responsibilities:
* Standing watch as lookout or Boatswain Mate of the Watch
* Repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment
* Training, directing and supervising ship's maintenance personnel
* Assisting as a search and rescue swimmer
* Operating sound-powered communication equipment
* Serving as a member of damage control, emergency and security alert teams
* Participating in Navy ceremonies
* Transferring supplies between ships while at sea
* Operating small boats, tugs, barges and other small craft
* Assisting with flight deck and amphibious operations
* Serving as flight deck crew during helicopter operations
* Supervising deck crew in cleaning, painting and maintaining the ship
* Directing boat crews in landing and rescue operations
* Teaching seamanship
Work Environment
Boatswain's Mates serve primarily on ships and can expect to travel the world over. Your responsibilities are performed mostly outdoors and you can expect work of a physical nature. You will not spend your entire career at sea, you may work in a variety of different environments when you're stationed on shore.
Training & Advancement
Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), you'll report for specialized training, including:
Boatswain Mate "A" School (5 weeks) in Great Lakes, IL, for training in basic general safety, watch standing, deck seamanship, underway replenishment and preventive maintenance.
Following "A" School, there may be additional opportunities for training before receiving your first assignment, such as amphibious training. After all training is completed, you may be assigned to a fleet unit or a shore station.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Advanced Training
Advanced training as a Boatswain's Mate may also be available during later stages of your career. For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles may be available, providing opportunities to lead and train others.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian world, such as occupational health and safety, motorboat operation and more.
Education Opportunities
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training as a Boatswain's Mate can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education.
You may also continue your education through undergraduate degree opportunities like the Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Qualifications & Requirements
A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor and a Boatswain's Mate. You must also be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance.
Applicants for the BM rate possess good communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly. You should also be able to get along with others and work well as a team member.
Important personal traits for this role include resourcefulness and curiosity. You should have good use of your hands and maintain physical strength.
eral qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Boatswain's Mates in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, including locations in the U.S., at bases overseas, or in areas where humanitarian needs are great.
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For current or former military Enlisted servicemembers, prior experience satisfies the initial Recruit Training requirement, so you will not need to go through Boot Camp again.
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Summary:
Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
- Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.
- Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.
- Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.
- Documents any information related to patient.
- Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
- Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
- Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.
- Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.
- Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- CERT
- LVN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.
- Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.
- Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.
- Documents any information related to patient.
- Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
- Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
- Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.
- Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.
- Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing
- LVN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The Registered Nurse Lactation Counselor provides expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, enhance breastfeeding success, and ensure mothers and infants receive optimal care. The Lactation Counselor works closely with lactation consultants, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care, provide education, and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge. The role also includes patient education, staff training, and promotion of lactation resources.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Education and Counseling:
- Educate mothers and families about proper breastfeeding techniques, infant feeding cues, and the benefits of breastfeeding.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans that support breastfeeding success.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to empower families to meet their breastfeeding goals.
- Document all interactions, assessments, and care provided in accordance with hospital policies and patient privacy regulations.
- Offer timely and responsive assistance to mothers requiring follow-up care, ensuring they feel supported in their breastfeeding journey.
Collaboration and Coordination of Care:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for breastfeeding families.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with hospital staff to ensure lactation needs are addressed during hospital stays and post-discharge.
- Follow up with patients to monitor progress, address any concerns, and adjust care plans as needed.
Outpatient Lactation Support:
- Provide individualized lactation support to mothers and infants through outpatient follow-up, including in-person visits and telephone consultations.
- Assess breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, milk supply, and overall breastfeeding goals.
- Address common lactation challenges, including sore nipples, low milk supply, latch issues, and breastfeeding pain, using evidence-based strategies.
- Provide guidance and support for mothers and infants experiencing more complex issues.
Training and Education for Staff:
- Assist in the training and education of hospital staff, including nurses and other healthcare providers, to ensure accurate and consistent lactation information is provided to patients.
- Promote best practices in lactation care across the hospital through in-service training and educational resources.
Program Development and Improvement:
- Contribute to the development and improvement of lactation services, ensuring they align with current evidence-based guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred
Experience
- In hospital experience preferred
- Outpatient follow-up care experience preferred
- In-depth knowledge of lactation practices, breastfeeding management, and maternal-infant health required
- Must have strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to address patient needs effectively
- Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills required
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and support diverse patient populations
- Strong organizational and documentation skills needed
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN License in the state of employment or compact required
- IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification, and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
4 Days - 10 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
- Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
- Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process
- Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families.
- Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
- Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
- Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
- Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
- Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.
Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
- Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
- Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
- Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.
Standard III. Unit Operations
- Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
- Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.
- Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
- Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care.
- Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Clinical Policies and Standards
- Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
- Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
- Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
- Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.
Health Information Documentation
- Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
- Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records.
- Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
- Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation.
- Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
- Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.
Medical Equipment
- Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
- Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems.
- Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
- Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
- Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment.
Medical Order Processing
- Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
- Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders.
- Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting.
- Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
- Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
- Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
- Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
- Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
- Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
- Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others.
Patient Safety
- Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
- Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
- Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
- Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
- Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others.
- Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in Medsurg/Telemetry and Intermediate Care
- 5 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact required
- PALS required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
